Hired soldiers

A hired soldier starts with stats based on your level. It gains XP from credited kills nearby and can grow up to its owner’s level. XP earned at that limit is held, up to one level’s worth.

You can give a soldier a suitable weapon and one piece of body armour. The weapon must match its class. Body armour can be a helm, chest piece, gloves, leg armour or boots. Replacing a piece returns the previous one.

Levelling a soldier preserves its health fraction. A wounded soldier still needs healing after it levels up.